Bang Bang Shrimp
Craving a dish that dances on the palate with a harmonious blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors? Look no further! Our Bang Bang Shrimp brings forward a delightful medley of tastes that is sure to be an instant favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Shrimp shelled and deveined (yielding 650-700g cleaned shrimp)
- 500 ml Buttermilk additional if needed
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 80 g Mayo
- 30 g Sweet Chili Sauce
- 20 g Sriracha Sauce
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 300 g Corn Flour for coating
- Oil for deep frying
Garnish
- Lettuce shredded (as needed)
- 1 tbsp Scallions sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gradually whisk in the buttermilk to form a smooth mixture.
- Submerge the shrimp in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. If any shrimp remain exposed, add more buttermilk to cover. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the flavors using sweet chili sauce and sriracha based on your spice preference. Set aside.
- After the marination period, place cornflour in a separate bowl. Remove each shrimp piece from the marinade, coat it in cornflour, and lay it on a tray. Continue this process until all shrimp are coated.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot. Once hot, fry the shrimp in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Transfer crispy shrimp to a large bowl. Pour bang bang shrimp sauce over top. Gently toss to mix.
- To serve, place a bed of shredded lettuce in a bowl, add the bang bang shrimp and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition
Calories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 61gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 429mgSodium: 1523mgPotassium: 1041mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 385mgIron: 2mg
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